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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
6
Miss Garnet Star key Carpenter has been employed to teach home economics at Rutland High School for the new school year. Last year she taught in the Nelsonville schools. She replaces Mrs. Virginia Huston who resigned at the close of the last school year.
Middleport social items note Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hennesy travel with Mrs. Crary Davis to visit daughter Mrs. Jay Churchill in Great Falls Montana. They plan side trips and a fishing outing during the trip. Churchill’s husband serves as an air pilot in Korea.
Carolyn Wells celebrated her ninth birthday at home on Rutland Street from 3 to 5 PM Tuesday. Prizes went to Darla Sue Schafer Jane Porson Betty Covert and Judy Butcher. After gifts, guests enjoyed cake ice cream and beverages with favors such as rubber padders balloons and plastic straws.
The Auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post American Legion held an election Monday evening at Woodman Hall naming Mrs Cora Bennett president Mrs Lawrence Bing first vice president Mrs Charles Bennett second vice president Dr Kathryn Poindexter secretary Mrs Sidney Pickens treasurer Mrs Phil Edwards chaplain and Mrs H M Cross sergeant at arms Afterward they moved to Quality Coffee Shoppe for refreshments Tuesday officers joined county Auxiliary officers for installation at Drew Webster Post Pomroy Mrs C J Ailstock of Athens served as installing officer
The Rev. J. Leslie Kunze spoke at the Pomeroy Lions Club noon luncheon on Wednesday. The group will install new officers on July 9, with Marvin Roberts serving as secretary elect.
Meigs County 4-H clubs report many meetings with demonstrations, crafts, and projects. Members from multiple clubs attended events at Roslynn Farm and various homes, with next meetings slated for June 26 and July dates. The Pomeroy Youth Fellowship plans a 1200 mile trip to Philadelphia and Washington DC, marking the group’s second annual motor tour.
Lawrence Yean Ger of Cheshire was cited for unsafe operation by Mayor Sidney Russell's court after a Sunday stop. He was arrested again Tuesday night by Officer I R Neal on reckless operation, fined 25 dollars plus costs then 10 dollars and costs, with the mayor hinting at harsher punishment if brought back.
Miss Mabel Hysell recovers at her Lincoln Street home three weeks after surgery. She has received cards flowers and gifts from friends and members of affiliated organizations. Recent visitors included her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs George Frye and their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Seiple of Columbus.
Middleport emergency squad helps 28 year old war veteran Ernest Perkins of Portsmouth after he collapsed at Hackett Service Station. He reports a shrapnel wound to the back of his head. Firefighters transport him to the village hall and take up a collection for his trip to Virginia hospital.
The note explains Pascua de Flores as Easter Sunday and attributes Florida’s name to Ponce de Leon’s discovery of the area on Easter. It links the festival concept to the Spanish term and historic exploration.
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